2009 Father’s Day Gifts for New Dads

Dad spent days practicing how to fold the stroller in a single smooth motion. He takes the baby to the playground every day, even though the baby can’t unfurl its fingers yet. In the few moments he could be sleeping, he lays awake imagining the myriad ways he could accidentally break the baby.

What’s he gonna do with a tie?

| Posted: 09 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

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• Rubbermaid Actionpacker Cargo Box

  

  A lockable box to secure jumper cables and other emergency equipment in the bed of a pickup, or the back of an SUV or minivan. Also keeps projectiles from flying around in an accident.

  $90 at Target | Buy

  

  | Posted 09 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Stubb’s Legendary Combo

  

  Give the new dad a break from his steady diet of reheated casseroles. This combo includes smoked whole beef brisket and a slab of smoked baby back ribs.

  via Esquire

  $89 at Stubb's BBQ | Buy

  

  | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Romeo Y Julieta Clemenceau Tubed Cigars

  

  The traditional celebratory accoutrement for new dads.

  $60 at All Cigars Online | Buy

  (Box of Ten.)

  

  | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• World’s Best Dad Mug

  

  Quintessential.

  $20 at Café Press | Buy

  

  | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Maker’s Notebook

  

  A graph paper journal, excellent for recording the baby’s last feeding and most recent bowel movements, or plotting the nursery layout.

  In addition to all the blank pages, the journal also includes twenty bonus pages of reference material, like electronics symbols, resistor codes, weights and measures, basic conversions, the amount of caffeine in different caffeinated beverages, and how to say “Hello, World!” in various computer languages

  $20 at Maker Shed | Buy

  

  | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Chrome Metropolis Bag

  

  Weatherproof, military spec seam binding, and a lifetime guarantee. Also comes with a quick-release, seatbelt-style sling strap.

  It’s technically a bike messenger bag, which is why it meets all the requirements of a killer diaper bag. And, lucky for you, it’s on super sale.

  $89 at Chrome | Buy

  (On sale, regularly $160)

  

  | Posted 04 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Touch Keychain

  

  Your little one’s fingerprint on a keychain or a set of cufflinks. Genuinely touching, pun intended.

  via the always-clever Gabby at Design Mom

  $88 at Womily | Buy

  

  | Posted 04 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Star Trek: The Original Series

  

  If there’s a new baby in the house, your TiVo won’t be able to keep up with the demand.

  $188 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 04 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Crabble iPhone Stand

  

  An iPhone stand that folds up to fit in your wallet. If you like watching movies on your phone, or your kid does, this is a lifesaver.

  via Swiss Miss

  $5 at Seskimo | Buy

  

  | Posted 06 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Furni Wrist Watch

  

  A gentle reminder to be on time for the sitter.

  $30 at Park Life | Buy

  

  | Posted 21 Jan, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Munchkin iCrib Sound System

  

  OK, baby, we’re gonna start with Velvet Underground and work our way up from there.

  $26 at Factory Baby Store | Buy

  

  | Posted 27 Mar, 2007 by Margaret Mason